Post by JudgementalGenXwook76 on Mar 1, 2013 14:11:43 GMT -5

A very good friend of mine has just released a single for an upcoming EP being released in April. The band is called Big Name Actors, and they're located in Toronto. They've got a grungy sound, Give a listen and tell me what you think. soundcloud.com/bignameactors/built-a-bridge

This thread is for plugging music that was made by your friends no matter how good/shittty you think it is. Because someone else on here may laugh their asses off at it or truly love it enough to give your friend $x for an mp3 or two. Have fun.

Post by Boner on Mar 1, 2013 14:31:33 GMT -5

Lol, I searched far and wide for a thread of this nature! So yeah, The singer/guitarist of Big Name Actors and I have been best friends since we worked at McDonalds when we were 16, and wouldn't let me play DMX in the break room, and through in some STP and changed the way I look at music forever. Since he left Halifax to become a struggling musician in Toronto, we've lost contact here and there, but he's always sure to update me when he's got new shit on the go. Along with his most recent release mentioned above, here's a tune from their last EP, Dancing after midnight. Tell me if they suck, I won't cry for too long.soundcloud.com/bignameactors/built-a-bridge

Post by JudgementalGenXwook76 on Mar 1, 2013 14:38:46 GMT -5

The music is definitely nothing mindblowing, but it's not absolutely terrible. I believe the similarities between his voice/singing and Anthony Kiedis' may rub many folks here the wrong way though. Particularly the 15-20 music snobs that read and post in the Music- CDs and album reviews subforum. haha

Post by Boner on Mar 1, 2013 14:51:07 GMT -5

The music is definitely nothing mindblowing, but it's not absolutely terrible. I believe the similarities between his voice/singing and Anthony Kiedis' may rub many folks here the wrong way though. Particularly the 15-20 music snobs that read and post in the Music- CDs and album reviews subforum. haha

I agree on his voice, but he was never a great singer, he's come a long long way. He's always been a great guitar player tho, anyone says the solo sucks on Build a bridge, I will be sure to fart in your general direction at brunch.

Post by Victory Dance on Mar 1, 2013 14:53:52 GMT -5

These are my friends from Little Rock. The white guys were previously in the band Romany Rye... They made it to the finals of the 2010 Rolling Stone contest (lost to the Sheepdogs I believe). They toured with Delta Spirit for a bit, and also Dawes.

The black dudes (singer/sax) are also a part of a local band here called Velvet Kente. Joshua, the front-man is pretty amazing.

The drummer (Josh) and lead guitar player (Judson) are brothers and life-long friends of mine.

Post by FatKeystone on Mar 1, 2013 18:05:34 GMT -5

Very good friend of mine who I used to be in bands with is currently the drummer of this band, Aways Away. They're actually on Spotify and have been on local radio. Very New York rock/Strokes type sound. Let me know what ya'll think.

Post by lukescrazyarms on Mar 1, 2013 20:02:15 GMT -5

Fuck it why not....it's not my friends band I'll just use this to shamelessly self promote my own shit haha...I play drums with a classical style guitar player, Kinda like Don Ross? Idk...let me know if you listen...its instrumental but I think it's pretty cool. def a different style of music

Very good friend of mine who I used to be in bands with is currently the drummer of this band, Aways Away. They're actually on Spotify and have been on local radio. Very New York rock/Strokes type sound. Let me know what ya'll think.

Quack it why not....it's not my friends band I'll just use this to shamelessly self promote my own shiz haha...I play drums with a classical style guitar player, Kinda like Don Ross? Idk...let me know if you listen...its instrumental but I think it's pretty cool. def a different style of music

facebook.com/hahnandwolk

reverbnation.com/hahnandwolk

Cool stuff, I like what you guys are doing. Definitely different, and not what I expected. I like People Watching People best.

Post by linana on Mar 1, 2013 23:35:55 GMT -5

My husband and his buddies started The Brotherly Love Band after one of their best friends and bandmates passed away. They gained a good bit of popularity in Alabama in the late 90s playing fests, bars, and the local music hall a good bit. They were offered an indie record deal, but the band broke up just before they signed. They reunited a couple years ago and have done a few reunion shows, and they're currently working on a new album.

My favorite song is "Long as I Can", followed by Sunny Day, Southern Spirit, and I Won't Be in Love. If you want to listen, I'd suggest you start with those. Can't Find My Way Home got a lot of airplay back then. Heaven's Light is a new one that my husband wrote, performed, and produced totally on his own in his home studio, and it's a different style than the others. He's planning on bringing the rest of the band in on it to do over though; the stuff they do together is like magic to me.

Post by bobbydigital420 on Mar 2, 2013 12:15:13 GMT -5

Here is a friend of mine...Would love to hear feedback and opinions...

Here is a link to his Facebook with more songs if anyone enjoys this, he is really starting to take his music seriously, one of my favorite songs is Wasted....Please check him out and like his facebook if you do. Also would love some honest feedback and anything else you wanna add....Please take to time to check him out...Hes releasing his first CD soon, so really trying to help him out as much as possible. Very talents, plays guitar and the piano and few more instruments....Lives in Charlotte/Chapel Hill

Post by lukescrazyarms on Apr 9, 2013 22:01:33 GMT -5

IDK where to post this but I just figured out how to make my E-kit work through my compute so if you have 2 minutes I'd love some feedback (yea I realize I'm walking into the wolf pack with this, yes I'm okay with it)

Post by SwiggitySwoodyComin4DatBooty on Apr 14, 2013 20:42:59 GMT -5

IDK where to post this but I just figured out how to make my E-kit work through my compute so if you have 2 minutes I'd love some feedback (yea I realize I'm walking into the wolf pack with this, yes I'm okay with it)

Post by monster on Apr 14, 2013 21:05:37 GMT -5

My buddy, Big Joe (seriously, dude is like 6'10"), has a band called Eli Pop. Their sound is of the lo-fi psych/surf/garage/Nuggets variety and are really good. They are starting to play the usual underground rock spots in Atlanta. One of the cool things they do is make videos for all of their songs and post them all on youtube. You can really get lost in the videos.

Post by ChalupaBatman on Apr 16, 2013 0:11:28 GMT -5

One of my high school buddies started this band. They have an EP out that is available for free on their soundcloud as well. I was honestly surprised by the quality of their music didn't think anyone I knew personally could come out with music I would enjoy. Anyways I think they are awesome hopefully you all will enjoy it too.

Post by JudgementalGenXwook76 on Jun 1, 2013 13:42:22 GMT -5

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Post by monkybunney on Jun 3, 2013 12:03:04 GMT -5

A super good friend of mine whom I've been on many a musical adventures with plays Guitar for an outfit called The Owsley Brothers. Dude is a no-shit fantastic guitar player. These dudes are pretty damn good IMO.owsleybros.bandcamp.com/

Post by obedear on Jun 6, 2013 8:54:24 GMT -5

I have been searching for a thread of this nature! I could really use everyone's help on here!If you like country music, or supporting local music, check out my friend's band! He truly is talented, and is working hard at pursuing his career in music, but he could use a little help! Even if you aren't into country, give him a listen and you may be surprised! Listen to his music at www.shelbyleelowe.comAlso, we're trying to get his facebook band page to 5000 likes by the end of the year, we've just hit 2000! So pleaseeeeeeee if you like his music, or supporting local artists, give his page a like at www.facebook.com/TheShelbyLeeLoweBand

Also you can catch him this morning discussing upcoming music on WLIJ 1580 radio, in about 30 minutes.Please check him out! Like his page! And let me know what you think

Post by waitingfornextyear on Sept 7, 2013 13:36:30 GMT -5

I have posted a few videos of these guys elsewhere on the board, but this thread is a GREAT idea! I'm really curious to find out if you guys think this band is as good as I think they are or if it's just that "friend of the band" mentality. Feel free to give feedback on the band, as two of them are friends of mine. They plan to move to Nashville at the end of this year, in hopes of their career taking off. They've been told by "local" music guys that there isn't anyone in Nashville that sounds like them. Nashville peeps, feel free to provide feedback on that decision as well. Enjoy!

Post by pfunk32 on Sept 7, 2013 17:51:54 GMT -5

My brother has been playing in Georgia for a little while. He recently got the opportunity to record some tracks in the studio with some videos. This playlist features a few originals and some covers. Feel free to check out his youtube channel at DBlairMusic.

Post by Cap'n Mac on Nov 21, 2013 10:57:15 GMT -5

Hear ye, hear ye techno peeps far and wide:

My BFF since back in the day will be internationally jetsetting to play in NYC next month. He's been getting a fair bit of buzz as of late - James Murphy recently added him to his DJ mix (and have you seen his records?), and Dan Whitford once wrote that "he is the future" on a shoe circa 2004. So if you're around Brooklyn on the 14th, it behooves you to make it to this show. Behooves, I say!

Post by monkybunney on Dec 12, 2013 1:01:27 GMT -5

The bass player in my crappy band spits rhymes pretty damn well and now he's discovered the magic of Garage Band, a decent mic, and sound cloud!https%3A//soundcloud.com/coldtony/hello-good-morning-flowGranted I'm biased because I love this guy. I don't know much about hip-hop, I rarely listen to it but I know when something sucks and this doesn't seem to suck at all.

Post by Whoreshack on Dec 12, 2013 1:34:06 GMT -5

I threw a little Valentines party last year for LoveLuckLaughter and got our favorite local singer sing-writer to play the living room, followed be a late-night dj set from our own bansheebeat. Warren Byrom has a true timeless quality ala M Ward and he's a real nice guy.